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Addo in August

Good month. Outside the best window (All year (peak festivals June & October)). Across South Africa: Namaqualand flowers start late in the month; Kruger excellent.

Key facts

Verdict
Good
Temperature
20°C (68°F) / 10°C (50°F)
average high / low
Rain days
9
Crowds
Medium
South Africa overall
Prices
Medium
South Africa overall

Verdict

GoodSouth Africa month rating

Outside the best window (All year (peak festivals June & October)). Across South Africa: Namaqualand flowers start late in the month; Kruger excellent.

Is another month better than August?

August is rated good. These months rate higher:

Weather in August

Long-term averages
  • AddoHighs around 20 °C (68 °F), lows around 10 °C (50 °F), rain on about 9 days

Crowds and prices

Crowds · South Africa overall
Medium
Prices · South Africa overall
Medium

South Africa overall: Namaqualand flowers start late in the month; Kruger excellent.

Compare two months

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Addo, side by side.

  • Verdict

    Aug: Good

    Jun: Great (better)

  • Daytime high

    Aug: 20 °C (68 °F)

    Jun: 20 °C (68 °F)

  • Night low

    Aug: 10 °C (50 °F)

    Jun: 10 °C (50 °F)

  • Rain days

    Aug: 9

    Jun: 9

  • Crowds

    Aug: Medium

    Jun: Low

  • Prices

    Aug: Medium

    Jun: Low

  • Festivals listed

    Aug: 0

    Jun: 0

August: Outside the best window (All year (peak festivals June & October)). Across South Africa: Namaqualand flowers start late in the month; Kruger excellent.

June: Inside Addo's best window: All year (peak festivals June & October).

Addo: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.

What to pack

  • A warm layer for the evenings

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